Germans Lose Heavy Prisoners in Marne Battle Gains
Paris reports the first day of action on the Marne front shows German assault faltering. French American forces hold key positions from Chateau Thierry to Rheims with heavy German prisoner losses and minimal territorial gains. Allied artillery and air power devastate German advances while French command anticipated the offensive and directed a strong defense.
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Marne
Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Wav Eport
Theims
Mame
Chatillon
Havas
Morris Barres
Teho de Paris
Dale Idm
Americans Drive Back Germans With Remarkable Cash
Americans counter-attacked the German forces along the French front, driving them back after fierce fighting near the Maine. French planes bombed bridges as the German engineers attempted crossings, while allied troops repelled river crossings and strengthened their southern positions in a persistent, hard-fought engagement.
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Prancke
Ies Beam
Grealms
Germany
Western Paper Facing Trouble in War Era Probe
New York reports authorities believe an American Western newspaper may have fallen under German control before U.S. entry into the war. Pending legal actions target alleged owners as congress probes attempts to influence American news. Federal officials cite evidence of payments and misappropriated funds aimed at shaping coverage in favor of Germany.
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NEAW
Washington
New York City
Atormey
Breker
New York
Becker
Conadian
Red Cross Nurse Wounded As Hospital Hit
New York July 16 Miss Jane Jeffery American Red Cross nurse wounded when German aviators bombed a French field hospital near Jouy. Three doctors were killed nine other nurses injured as operations continued at four tables despite the explosions. Supplies and hospital staff evacuated as wounded were moved along the road toward Charons and Le Plesis.
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ARIS
Corman Bedi
Charons
Trousans
American Army Field Hospital
Cle Leighborood
Pari
Massachusetts
New York
Jane Jeffery
Ted Crosa
Nanghose
France
Dorthester
Mass
Offensive Will Be Continued Says Critics Of German Action
Critics view the ongoing German offensive as encouraging to the Allies with strong reserves deployed near Deihel and Nacims, as French military critics acknowledge a cautious start but see Monday’s fighting as overall favorable for Allied forces amid uncertain reports about German tactics and American regiments.
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Patus
de Thomason
Swedish Ship Rescues U S Crew After Sinking Collision
A Swedish steamship arrived bearing the crew of the American Oosterdijk after it sank following a collision with the Ban Jacinta in the North Atlantic. The Oosterdijk, a 282 gross ton vessel, and the Ban Jacinta carried army supplies and were crewed by naval personnel. The damaged Oosterdijk, though crippled, reached an Atlantic port with its crew aboard the Jacinta.
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Sedan
Oosterdije
Ban Jacinta
San Jacinntn
Oosterdijk
Ste
Crowder drafts seven thousand for medical and drill service
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder calls for seven thousand draftees for medical and operational training with August start and July 22 voluntary ducting window. Fifteen states covered. new call outlines movement to a school yet unassigned and volunteers accepted until July 23. A naturalist dies in Buffalo while Canada strike ends as TEU leader says resolved.
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Washington
Crowder
Ln Reboo
Thichmen
Aurard Rathbine
Smithsonian Institution
California
Nebraska
Buffalo
N.Y
Americans Press On At Marne In Heavy Fighting
Washington reports indicate American troops are heavily engaged on the Marne area with reserves rushed up as German forces cross and attempt a major push. Early word shows strong American stand and possible recapture of towns, as commanders praise valor and the boldness of U S forces in the first great engagement.
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Washington
Teraning
Biles
Oweser
Marne
Io River
Positon
Shoulganne
Rheims
War Department
Americans Hold Line In France Advance Halted
From the American front east of Rheims a news update states allied defenses are holding and even breaking German morale. American units repelled a counterattack on a salient flank, held intermediate rear positions, and pinned back enemy forces with machine gun and infantry fire. American troops recaptured Fossey and Qresancy, with bridges across the Marne cut but not penetrated beyond four miles in the twenty five mile front. London reports relief at limited German progress and suggests the action may divert reserves from Flanders.
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Frences-Front
France
Associated Press
Neigh Faux
Rheims
Marsound
Marne
Ghateau Thierry
Dorman
Chatillon
St. Agnan
la Chapelle
Monhodan Whaleh
Boumigny Wood
Amerigans
Dormans
Chateau Thierry
Fossoy
Grazanty
Doraians
Radamat Wood
Giatillon
Rheimea
Hugan
Harding
Atpiest
Fistine
Bertin
Dorwang
Mturne
Rentinues
Petain
Fock
Fienera
Villers
Bretonneux Smith
Somme
Albania
Contiour Tol
Devoll
Prisontra
Dormank
Jieix
Great Sperl
Caatraneo-Statian Forcca
Tiheims
Weat
Een Mae
Tihelms
Drovia
Americiy Trodpa
London
Uly
Fossey Aml
Aken
Marie
Rheins
Manse
Ste Marne
Stegilly
Foxcoy
Ronaghcuounty i
WewApapera
Times
Heroe
Tehelms
Nais
Ton Flanders
Daniels Awards Medal To Commander Henry Mustin
Washington July 16 Secretary Daniels announced the award of a gold medal to Commander Henry Mustin United States for heroism saving Fireman H. Eager on January 15.
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Daniels
METAL
Washington
Henry Mustin
U. S
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Daniele
Secret session to debate Italian front issues in Amsterdam
Amsterdam dispatch says Berling newspapers focus on reconvening the Austrian Reisderat for a secret session. Premier von Seydlers called the party reader to allow the session to proceed in a manner serving the monarchy rather than the party. A foreign telegram notes events on the Italian front will be debated in a secret session.
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von Seydler
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